Effective Date: March 23, 2025

1. Introduction

Ohio Deaf Association ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By using our website, you will consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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2. Information We Collect

• Personally Identifiable Information (PII):

When you voluntarily provide us with information, such as your name and/or email address, we will use it to respond back to you. However, we will not share it with anyone for any reason.

• Non-Personally Identifiable Information (Non-PII):
We may automatically collect certain information about your device, such as IP address,

browser type, and operating system, for analytical purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To Provide and Improve Our Services:

We will provide you with information from our website and events, making every effort to ensure accuracy and timeliness. The ODA Board holds full responsibility for the content provided. The website master’s sole duty is to post the information as instructed by the ODA Board and bears no liability for the accuracy, completeness, or implications of the content.

• To Communicate with You:
If you send us a message, we may use your contact information to respond to your

questions. We will not initiate any communication from our end.

4. How We Share Your Information

• As Required by Law:
We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights

or the rights of others.

• With Your Consent:

We will not share your PII with third parties without your explicit consent, except as described above.

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5. Security Measures

• We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

• We use industry-standard security technologies and procedures to safeguard your data.

• However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

• You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information.

• You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.

• You can request that we stop using your information for certain purposes.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and we will post any changes on our website.

• We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about our practices.

​​8. Contact Us

• If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at TheOhioDA@gmail.com or odasecry@gmail.com.

9. Data Retention

• We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• We will delete or anonymize your personal information when it is no longer needed.